Elder Advocates Of Alberta Society

Articles Tagged: Age Discrimination

Mr. Derrell R. Dular, Managing Director, Alliance of Seniors/Older Canadians Network, Dear Sir, re: Discrimination of Elderly Drivers of Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The three Provinces mentioned above have entered into the discrimination of Elderly Drivers by requiring them to undergo special testing, upon reaching the age of 80 years, whether or not accident […]

We have learned that a person who reaches the age of 75 years must have a physical examination by a physician before he/she can apply to renew their driving license. They must also bear the cost of that physical examination. Alberta citizens must undergo this examination even though they may never have had an accident or charges laid against them…